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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,173.17, 36,119.93 and 14,997.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,173.17, 36,119.93 and 14,997.33 is: 20,696.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,173.17 : 36,119.93 = 14,997.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,173.17/36,119.93 = 14,997.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,173.17x = 36,119.93 × 14,997.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,173.17x = 541,702,434.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,702,434.80/26,173.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,696.86

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